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The median house price in Greta (NSW) is $824k, with units at $665k. House values have moved 9.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Greta (NSW) has an estimated 3,656 residents, up from 3,349 at the 2021 Census — a change of 307 people, or 9.2%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 73.0% of that increase. That puts 177 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, demographic assessments incorporating ABS regional updates and 74 validated new addresses post-Census place the population of the suburb of Greta (NSW) at roughly 3,656 residents. This indicates an expansion of 307 people, or 9.2%, from the 3,349 people recorded in the 2021 Census, building upon an AreaSearch estimate of 3,364 following the ABS June 2025 ERP release. The suburb of Greta (NSW) maintains a low-density environment of 176 persons per square kilometer, leaving substantial capacity for future expansion. Outpacing both the broader state and the Rest of NSW (5.1%), the local 9.2% increase establishes the suburb of Greta (NSW) as a standout growth pocket.
Interstate migration served as the primary catalyst, contributing approximately 73.0% of recent population additions, alongside positive contributions from natural increase and overseas migration. Longer-term demographic projections for the suburb of Greta (NSW) incorporate aggregated SA2 modeling, drawing on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia releases (2022 base year) and NSW State Government SA2 forecasts from 2022 (2021 base year), with age-specific rates applied across 2032 to 2041. These projections place the suburb of Greta (NSW) within the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan districts nationwide for projected expansion. Looking ahead across the 16 years to 2041, the population is anticipated to increase by 1,438 persons, representing an overall expansion of 31.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
77 new dwellings have been approved in Greta (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 5.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Building activity metrics from ABS approvals show Greta registering an average of around 15 residential approvals annually, totaling an estimated 77 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 17 so far in FY-25. The ratio of 1.1 inbound residents per new dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) indicates balanced supply and demand dynamics across the local market. New residences indicate an average expected construction cost of $462,000, while non-residential activity includes $3.2 million in commercial approvals during this financial year, underscoring a predominantly residential environment.
Greta's per-capita residential approval rate sits at approximately half that of the Rest of NSW, positioning the locality at the 65th percentile nationwide. Recent approvals comprise 83.0% detached houses and 17.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving traditional low-density neighborhood character while providing standalone family dwellings. With approximately 197 people per dwelling approval, substantial headroom exists for ongoing residential development. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly assessment, Greta is projected to gain 1,146 residents through to 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, housing supply could fall behind demographic demand, creating tighter market conditions and upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Greta (NSW), worth an estimated $2.14 billion. A further 42 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.87 billion. 18 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades, regional developments, and strategic initiatives play a central role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has identified 13 key projects expected to influence the district, including the AVID Waterford Community Extension - Chisholm, Wyndham Street Bridge Replacement, Greta, Anvil Creek Urban Release Area, and West Street Greta Shared Pathway Construction Program.
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Waterford by AVID Property Group - Chisholm
A 2,000-lot masterplanned community across 173 hectares in Chisholm, 23km north of Newcastle. Developed over more than a decade by AVID Property Group, the community encompasses multiple released neighbourhoods including Woodhaven and the final stage, The Haven (300 lots), which commenced construction in early 2026. Surrounded by 74 hectares of green space, wetlands and 7km of cycling and walking paths. The adjacent Chisholm Plaza retail centre ($180M) is under construction and due to open late 2026.
Anvil Creek Urban Release Area
A 423-hectare master-planned mixed-use development on the former Greta Army and Migrant Camp site. The approved scheme includes 1,364 residential dwellings, an 18-hole international golf course, a hotel, tourist villas, an education precinct, commercial and retail space, and a working vineyard. The site is owned by Belford Land, with planning frameworks and voluntary planning agreements actively managed alongside Cessnock City Council strategies.
Greta Central Park & Oval Masterplan
Council masterplan for the staged upgrade of Greta Central Park and Oval. Works include new sporting amenities, changerooms, improved recreation facilities, skate park improvements, lighting, irrigation, paths, landscaping and other community recreation infrastructure. Delivery has progressed into implementation, with a new amenities building entering procurement during 2026.
Wyndham Street Bridge Replacement, Greta
Replacement of the ageing timber Wyndham Street Bridge with a new concrete bridge to improve safety, restore heavy vehicle access, reduce maintenance requirements and improve local connectivity. The project is funded by the Australian Government through the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program together with Cessnock City Council. Council's 2025-26 delivery reporting indicates the bridge upgrade is underway as part of the bridge renewal program.
West Street Greta Shared Pathway Construction Program
Construction of a 243-meter long, 2.5-meter wide concrete shared pathway along West Street, Greta. The pathway will connect Branxton Street to High Street to improve active transport connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists between the Wyndham Ridge Estate and the Greta CBD. The scope includes excavation of the existing earth drain, pedestrian safety improvements on Branxton Street (kerb return construction, pram ramps, and extended shared paths), and kerb return and pram ramp installation on both sides of Lewis Street.This project is funded by Cessnock City Council's City Wide Infrastructure Plan 2020 and a Local Infrastructure Planning Agreement.
Wyndham Ridge Estate
Wyndham Ridge is a boutique residential development of 248 lots in the Hunter Valley near Greta, positioned on an elevated site with picturesque river views, offering large lots in a natural setting. The development is sold out and complete.
Greta Train Support Facilities
A state-of-the-art train support and maintenance facility for Pacific National's coal haulage operations in the Hunter Valley. The facility includes four holding tracks, a locomotive refuelling and provisioning facility, a maintenance building with offices and amenities, a wash facility with water recycling, and a fuel farm. The project was completed to increase the capacity and efficiency of the Hunter Valley Coal Chain.
Stonebark Estate
Stonebark Estate is an infill residential development in the township of Greta, providing registered lots (ranging from 525m2 to 824m2) for new home construction. The lots are now registered and ready to build. It is located near local shopping, sporting fields, and is a 20-minute drive to Maitland CBD.
1,420 residents of Greta (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,475. Unemployment sits at 3.8%, with participation at 56.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,065, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Greta features a balanced labor market spanning white-collar and blue-collar occupations, supported by strong representation across industrial and manufacturing sectors. As of March 2026, 1,420 residents are employed and the unemployment rate sits at 3.8%, which is 0.3% lower than the 4.1% recorded across Regional NSW. Local labor force participation stands at 56.1%, trailing the Regional NSW benchmark of 60.6%, while 11.2% of workers reported working from home at the Census, a figure subject to period lockdown influences. The primary sectors employing local residents are mining, health care & social assistance, and construction.
Mining demonstrates pronounced local concentration, with an employment share 5.9 times the regional average, whereas agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.2% of the workforce compared to 5.3% regionally. Comparing resident workers against local job counts indicates that local employment opportunities within the immediate area remain relatively constrained. Over the 12 months to March 2026, AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS figures indicates that Greta experienced a 7.1% reduction in its labor force alongside a 7.1% contraction in employment, resulting in a steady unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% decline in the workforce, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project nationwide employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against Greta's occupational structure suggests local job growth could reach 5.6% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, excluding localized demographic shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Greta (NSW) is $1,929 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $803 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,071 a year against an average of $64,089. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxpayer records for financial year 2023 show Greta recording a median income of $52,071 and an average income of $64,089, which sit below the Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively as well as national figures. Factoring in 10.32% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimated earnings as of March 2026 reach approximately $57,445 (median) and $70,703 (average). According to Census 2021 results, local family, personal, and household earnings align near the 55th percentile nationally, with 36.3% of residents (1,327 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999 compared to 29.9% across the region.
Housing outlays absorb 15.2% of earnings, while overall disposable income ranks at the 62nd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Greta (NSW) had 1,157 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 54% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,755 a month. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock is heavily oriented toward standalone dwellings, with the latest Census recording 96.1% houses and 3.9% other dwellings (comprising semi-detached units, apartments, and other categories), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Outright home ownership stands at 25.6%, below the regional benchmark, while 54.2% of properties are mortgaged and 20.3% are rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,755, exceeding the Regional NSW average of $1,733 but below the Australian benchmark of $1,863. The median weekly rent of $360 is higher than the regional figure of $330 while remaining below the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Greta (NSW) counted 1,157 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,263 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 76.1% of local households, comprising 38.6% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 23.9%, consisting of lone person households at 21.2% and group households at 2.8%. The median household size is 2.8 people, exceeding the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.4% of adults in Greta (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 7.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 90% of areas nationally. A further 39.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 191 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 930 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Attainment of university qualifications in the area stands at 9.4%, substantially lower than the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. Among tertiary graduates, bachelor degrees account for 7.3%, postgraduate degrees represent 1.2%, and graduate diplomas make up 0.9%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 46.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including 39.1% with certificates and 7.8% with advanced diplomas. Formal study engagement is substantial, with 29.3% of the population actively enrolled in an educational program. Broken down by level, 11.3% attend primary school, 7.7% are in secondary education, and 2.6% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Greta (NSW) reaches 40 stops on 41 routes, timetabled for about 660 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Greta includes 40 operational transport stops across bus and rail networks, served by 41 distinct routes that provide 662 weekly passenger trips. Network accessibility is favorable, with residents situated an average of 282 meters from their closest transit point. Given the residential profile, commuting is largely outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 98% of journeys and vehicle ownership averaging 1.8 per dwelling. In addition, 11.2% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting potential pandemic lockdown circumstances. Transit service frequency across the network provides an average of 94 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 16 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.3% of residents in Greta (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health analysis highlights notable challenges across Greta, with chronic disease patterns and mortality metrics affecting older as well as younger demographics. Private health insurance coverage covers approximately 52% of the population (~1,911 people), slightly exceeding the typical SA2 area rate. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most widespread medical issues in Greta, recorded among 10.4 and 9.5% of residents respectively, while 65.3% of the community reported no medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The working-age cohort experiences elevated rates of chronic illnesses. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 13.7% of the population (500 people), well below the 23.3% recorded in Regional NSW, with senior health outcomes ranking similarly to the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Greta (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 92.4% of residents, with 3.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.1%) and English (29.9%). 6.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Greta tracks below broader benchmarks, with 92.4% of residents born in Australia, 94.7% holding citizenship, and 96.7% speaking solely English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, accounting for 56.0% of residents compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental country of birth, the primary ancestries identified are Australian at 32.1%, English at 29.9%, and Irish at 7.9%. Specific cultural backgrounds show notable divergence from regional patterns, including Polish ancestry at 2.2% (against 0.5% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 6.1% (against 4.6%), and Maori ancestry at 0.9% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Greta (NSW) is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 29.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Greta is characterized by households in their family-forming stages. Updated estimates to August 2026 indicate that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 30.3% of the populace, compared to 23.5% in Regional NSW, while the retiree and elderly segment (65+) represents 13.7% against a regional share of 23.3%. AreaSearch calculates a median age of 33 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census level and 10 years below the Regional NSW median of 43, while the national figure stood at 38. The 65+ cohort has expanded from 11.8% at the Census to an estimated 13.7%.
Projections to 2041 anticipate the largest numeric increase among young to middle aged adults, rising by 363 residents (33%) to 1,471, while the fastest growth rate is expected among middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64), increasing by 39% to 1,049.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Greta (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 74 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,349 at the 2021 Census → 3,656 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL11784). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.